Featuring Maddie Assel, singer and former American Idol contestant and Rachael Kim, artist and painter

On this episode, Chef Matt Williams is serving up three terrific chicken dishes you can make any night of the week. He demonstrates how to craft two popular Italian dishes, chicken picata and chicken Parmesan. His final chicken dish is an original recipe, Pancake chicken, which was actually born out of a happy accident. Even if things don’t turn out exactly as planned in the kitchen there still is a way to possibly turn it around.

HCTV has a new original series called Behind the Show. In each episode, we interview creators, hosts and producers of programs that air on HCTV. On this episode, Herndon Live’s Casey Molina sits down with Gigi Smith, creator of Girls Talk TV.

What would you do for freedom? What risks would you take and what hardships would you endure? These questions were ever present for the enslaved Africans prior to American Civil War. This month’s Along the Blackstone takes us on a journey to understand what it was that finally made those enslaved to risk everything for a chance at freedom. Learn about the National Park Service’s Underground Railroad Initiative and powerful stories of underground railroad activity from New Bedford, the African-American Meeting House in Boston and here in the Blackstone Valley.

The Herndon Fire Department is turning a new chapter as a state of the art fire station breaks ground in 2015. If you weren’t able to make it to this symbolic final farewell of this historic building in Herndon, catch a recap on HCTV. In this episode of Around Our Town, several prominent members of the town and county share their memories and thoughts about what this fire station has meant to the community as the oldest fire station in Fairfax County.

During construction, the Herndon Fire Station will take temporary residence on Locus and Center Street. The new building is projected to open in spring 2016.

Emily’s Garden: Let me Call you sweatheart

On this Valentine’s day centered episode, Emily learns more about the first manufactured Valentine cards in Worcester Massachusetts. Also, Emily takes a look at the production process of “Conversation Hearts”, America’s most popular Valentine candy follows at the NECCO (New England Confectionery Company). No episode would be complete without a very special Valentine project.

The Children’s Corner: Lovesday

Saturdays @ 9:30 AM

In this episode it’s “Lovesday” in the World of the Magical Couch. The Sheriff celebrates by performing “The Slouch In The Couch Children’s Corner Band’s” original song, “I’ll Always Know You,” with One Eye, The town dentist and Hairy Harry singing backup vocals. Also on this episode, Sheriff Stephen J takes a trip to the “Wilbur’s of Maine” Chocolate Factory where he see’s how hard candy lemon drops and peanut butter fudge are made.

Fast Forward: Holly Black

Saturdays @ 5:30 PM

Contemporary Science Fiction features an interview with best selling fantasy writer Holly Black in which she discusses her recent novel, Doll Bones. She also talks about the genesis of the incredibly popular Spiderwick Chronicles series, her vampire novel The Coldest Girl in Coldtown, and her collaboration with Cassandra Clare on the Magisterium series. The interview was recorded on 10/10/2014, at Capclave 2014, before a live audience.

30 Odd Minutes: Secret Moon Bases with Don Ecker

Fridays @ 11:00 PM and Saturdays @ 9:30 PM

Recent photos release by NASA have caused many to question if there are truly signs of extraterrestrial contact and potentially even evidence of a secret moon base. Special guest, Don Ecker, stops by and discusses some of his findings as a writer researcher and commentator on recent official NASA photos released. He has also been the Director of Research for UFO Magazine as well as a former law enforcement officer and criminal investigator with over 10 years of experience.

Cosmic Cafe: Leaked NASA photos of UFO’s

Saturdays @ 4:00 PM

For today’s Daily Special at the Café, they are Brewing up the Question of whether or not NASA suppress images of UFOs which showed up on their own Cameras? To help answer this question and several others is Robert Evans. This native San Franciscan military veteran, has not only distinguished himself by not just talking’ about issues – he stepped up and ran for the US Congress two separate times. In 2006 Bob started his life long passion researching these questions about Aliens

New Each Week

Saturdays @ 3:00 PM

Not all great science or sci fi shows HCTV find are serialized. So at 3:00 PM each Saturday enjoy a new exciting Science or Sci Fi video. HCTV has everything from the latest in robotics to the science of every day life and fan discussions of popular shows. Saturday, February 14th: Robotic Secrets Revealed, Part 3 Saturday, February 21st: African TechWomen Meet Silicon Valley

Premiering this Saturday

Inside NPS: February 2015

Saturdays @ 2:30 PM and Wednesdays @ 7:30 AM

Catch the latest in what is being discovered and developed at the Naval Postgraduate School. On this episode, USS America’s commander and crew share NPS experiences. Also, find out what kind of atmospheric testing with radiosonde-equipped UAV NPS is doing as well as Oceanography professors examine changes in Arctic region.

Tomorrow Today:Bacterial Threat

Saturdays @ 7:30 PM, Mondays @ 11:00 AM and Fridays @ 7:30 PM

For decades, antibiotics have been used to treat bacterial infections, but doctors and patients are faced with a growing threat: the bacteria are becoming resistant. Research into new antibiotics is ongoing, but even these could eventually become useless against certain types of pathogens. Scientists are now looking into alternatives, such as bacteriophage treatments, which kill specific germs without having an adverse effect on the patient’s body. However, the therapy is not yet available in the EU. Researchers say changes are needed, both in medicine and the law.

From money management, business tips to how to get a job, HCTV has the right show for you daytime on Fridays.

Service Above Self

Fridays @ 9:30 AM and Tuesdays @ 9:00 PM

Brought to you by the Rotary club in Broad Brook, Connecticut, Service Above Self often focuses on profiling a different career profession in each episode. For example, learning what it means to be graphic designer, real estate agent or chiropractor are a few of the different professions that this show has looked at. In other episodes, the show has tackled such topics as basic computing concepts and Alzheimer’s disease.

February’s Episode: The rotary club sits down with a chiropractor to discuss the business of being a chiropractor and how professionals in this industry can help people in many ways.

Skills to Pay the Bills

Fridays @ 11:00 AM and Mondays @ 2:30 PM

Skills To Pay The Bills provides information and education about various aspects of financial literacy. Each episode focuses on a different topic such as retirement; long term care healthcare; and living benefits strategies for individuals and families. Also, small business development and sustainability are other aspects the show covers.

January 9th to February 13th: Real Estate and Home OwnersFebruary’s Episode starting February 16th: Income Strategies

February 3rd-13th: How to Choose a Tax Professional
February 18th – 27th: Tax Strategies & Investment Planning

Get a Job Show

Fridays @ 1:00 PM and Thursdays @ 9:00 PM

This program is aimed to arm the unemployed, under-employed, and those seeking a better position in this difficult employment climate. Company administrators are also encouraged to view as topics range from writing an effective resume, EEOC, staffing firms, career coaching, and job interviewing skills for both the employees and the employers.

Tiramisu is a classic dessert found on most menus. This February, Chef Eddy Van Damme walks you through all the steps for this delightful treat at home. Even if your not making tiramisu you can enjoy the homemade lady fingers for a quick snack. Finally, learn how to craft simple graceful chocolate embellishment for any desert with a cold marble slab.